Specialties

The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Chia specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Chia also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.

As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Chia is capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of infectious diseases. Typically, patients with an infectious disease, such as malaria, will require highly specialized treatment or care. Dr. Chia may also educate patients traveling to places around the world that have a high rate of infectious diseases; this is sometimes referred to as travel medicine.